Altru Diagnostics, Inc
NPI 1740715333 · Clinical Medical Laboratory · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Part B Supplier - Independent Clinical Laboratory · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Altru Diagnostics, Inc is a Clinical Medical Laboratory organization in Houston, TX (NPI 1740715333).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740715333
- Entity type
- Organization
- Primary specialty
- Clinical Medical LaboratoryLaboratories
- Organization subpart
- No
- Authorized official
- William Howard, Ceo(281) 968-6823
Specialties & taxonomies
Laboratories
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
459,196.5 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Detection Test By Nucleic Acid for Organism, Amplified Probe Technique87798 | 209,751 | $34 |
| Detection Test By Nucleic Acid for Multiple Organisms, Amplified Probe(s) Technique87801 | 48,247 | $69 |
| Travel Allowance One Way in Connection With Medically Necessary Laboratory Specimen Collection Drawn From Home Bound Or Nursing Home Bound Patient; Prorated Miles Actually TravelledP9603 | 46,543 | $1 |
| Detection Test for Candida Species (yeast), Amplified Probe Technique87481 | 22,844 | $34 |
| Detection Test By Nucleic Acid for Strep (streptococcus, Group B), Amplified Probe Technique87653 | 16,522 | $34 |
| Detection Test By Nucleic Acid for Vancomycin Resistance Strep (vre), Amplified Probe Technique87500 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-04-21
- Last updated
- 2025-11-17
- Certified
- 2025-11-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Altru Diagnostics, Inc's NPI number?
- Altru Diagnostics, Inc's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740715333, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What type of organization is Altru Diagnostics, Inc?
- Altru Diagnostics, Inc is classified in the NPPES registry as Clinical Medical Laboratory (Laboratories).
- Where is Altru Diagnostics, Inc located?
- Altru Diagnostics, Inc's practice location on file with NPPES is 8566 Katy Fwy Ste 121, Houston, TX 77024-1811.
- What is Altru Diagnostics, Inc's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Altru Diagnostics, Inc is (470) 649-4209.
- Does Altru Diagnostics, Inc accept Medicare?
- Altru Diagnostics, Inc is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Who is the authorized official for Altru Diagnostics, Inc?
- The authorized official listed on Altru Diagnostics, Inc's NPPES record is William Howard, Ceo. The authorized official registers and maintains the organization's NPI and is not necessarily its owner.
- Is Altru Diagnostics, Inc's NPI active?
- Yes — Altru Diagnostics, Inc's NPI (1740715333) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.